Earth's oceans cover over 70% of its surface. All oceans have volume of 0.3 billion cubic miles. Average ocean depth is 12,080.7 feet
Greece offers sun-drenched shores and ancient ruins. Mediterranean combines azure waters with golden shores. Croatia features pristine beaches and secluded coves. Monaco stands as a beacon of opulence on Côte d'Azur. Turkey combines ancient ruins with idyllic coves
Earth's surface is 71% water, with 96.5% being oceans. There is technically one global ocean, divided into five distinct basins. Boundaries between oceans have changed historically
Japan became a superpower in 1854 through the Convention of Kanagawa. Emperor Meiji restored imperial rule in 1868 after the Tokugawa Shogunate's collapse. Japan defeated China in 1895 and Russia in 1905, gaining significant territories. The Empire allied with the Allies during World War I, gaining territories in China. Japan formed the Axis with Germany during World War II
Largest of world's five oceans, covering 168.723 million sq km. Located between Southern Ocean, Asia, Australia, and Western Hemisphere. Removed south of 60 degrees south in 2000 to form Southern Ocean
Spanish King Charles I commissioned Magellan and Faleiro to find a western route to the Moluccas. The expedition was funded by Spain and included five ships with supplies. Magellan and Faleiro were named captains general in 1518